Japanese media reported that as the yen neared a 39-year low, Finance Minister Katayama held an emergency online meeting with US Treasury officials on the evening of the 22nd local time. Sources said she may have exchanged views with US Treasury Secr

2026-06-22

Japanese media reported that as the yen neared a 39-year low, Finance Minister Katayama held an emergency online meeting with US Treasury officials on the evening of the 22nd local time. Sources said she may have exchanged views with US Treasury Secretary Bessent on FX market trends and the possibility of intervention after USD/JPY plunged intraday, prompting speculation of Japanese intervention.